How to Dispose of Needles: Safe Practices for Discarding Used and Unused Sharps

Provided By: GoodRX Throwing away syringes, needles, and lancets — commonly called “sharps” —  is important to prevent injury. Properly disposing of them can also help you avoid infections from used needles, including hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV. Here, we’ll cover some basic facts about how to get rid of sharps — including syringe needle disposal, the …